US Engineer Retrograde Coordinator

Start Date: 2013-04-01End Date: 2013-11-08

Working in a Combined Joint capacity with Coalition Forces coordinate and facilitate deconstruction, turn in of US property and/or turn over US property to GIRoA. Certified Contracting Officer's Representative.

Chief of Force Integration (Major), 10th Mountain Division G-3

Start Date: 2003-12-01End Date: 2007-08-03

Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Integration for the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). Responsible for the coordination, synchonization and integration of new materiel equipment fielding and training to ensure the division is fully modernized, combat ready and deployable. Responsible for the oversight of all force structure, stationing and documentation issues. Serves as the primary staff officer for transformation, modernization and integration into the institutional Army across the DOTMLPF construct. Runs the operational testing program.

Professor Derek Harvey, Director of the Global Initiative for Civil Society and Conflict, has more than 20 years experience analyzing Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia security, terrorism, economic and political issues. A former US Army Colonel and Senior Intelligence Executive for the Defense Intelligence Agency, he is a frequent contributor to CNN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, PBS News Hour, National Public Radio and the BBC. He has extensive experience working Middle East policy and intelligence issues, with extensive time working in the region. As the Director for the University of South Florida's Global Initiative for Civil Society and Conflict he is focused on applying bottom-up approaches that re-center culture and people, stressing that leadership and social networks matter. GI emphasizes the “human dimension” and methodologies and models using big data, social media analysis, computational analytics and inter-disciplinary approaches to understand and provide pertinent perspectives on civil society, conflict, governance and development; particularly in the Middle East and Africa. GI unpacks the complicated ways these intersect with global developments, trends, and interests. As a former U.S. Army Colonel he brings a broad range of expertise, experience and perspective based on service as a military intelligence professional and a Middle East/North Africa Foreign Area officer. Adept at defining goals, tailoring research, analysis, organization structure and resources to meet evolving requirements. Innovative leader of analytic teams and specialist on “red team/alternative” analysis. Excellent knowledge of intelligence processes, analysis, production, collection, operational and exploitation capabilities and systems.

Colonel, US Army, Deputy Director and Senior Analyst

Start Date: 2004-10-01End Date: 2006-01-01

Deputy Director and Senior analyst directing work of 75 analysts. Designed analytical studies, organized resources, and led a range of projects; mentored managers and analysts at all levels of the organization.

Designing and instructing law enforcement and government intelligence agencies in the fields of Human Intelligence collection methodology, Intelligence Analysis, and Criminal Intelligence Analysis. Providing creative solutions to exponentially enhance investigative capabilities, efficiently employ collection and analytic resources, and focus elements towards intelligence gaps. Assisting the law enforcement community in gaining the edge over organized criminal networks by using a proven systematic approach to analyzing information to provide for intelligence-led policing and investigations.

Senior Training Developer

Start Date: 2011-01-01End Date: 2012-06-01

Manage and coordinate training development and integration of individual tasks and training products for the Military Intelligence Corps in order to produce specifically trained personnel capable of carring out their missions in support of full spectrum operations.

Intelligence leader with over 29 years of results-oriented support to operations and specialized intelligence programs. Experienced in supervising diverse workforce, managing budgets and meeting and exceeding project goals and objectives. Excellent communicator with both the workforce and senior decision-makers. Skilled in preparing formal and informal status updates and analysis, through written and oral presentations. Proactive, change leader who is sought out to instill positive organizational change while simultaneously taking care of the workforce and ongoing, priority missions. Possess comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community mission goals, processes and organizations; as well as coordinating with cleared foreign intelligence partners. Possesses specialized background in all source, cyber, geospatial, counter-terrorism and special operations intelligence.

Intelligence Watch NCOIC/Mission Support Officer (MSO)

Start Date: 1995-06-01End Date: 1998-06-03

Performed intelligence and supervisory duties for forward deployed intelligence detachment responsible for supporting: U.S. 7th Fleet; Commander U.S. Forces-Korea (USFK); Commander U.S. Forces-Japan (USFJ). Coordinated with U.S. forces and regional allies on providing maritime security for the Sea of Japan and all adjoining waters. Supervised decommissioning of intelligence facility and subsequent conversion of pre-existing military facility into Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF). Participated in numerous military exercises, working closely with U.S. Republic of Korea (ROC) combined operations and logistics activities. Key participant in the analysis and re-writing of all PACOM Theater Operations Plan (OPLANS) and Contingency Plan (CONPLANS).

Garrison Commander

Start Date: 2005-04-01End Date: 2008-03-03

Managed a 17000 acre National Guard Training Site that supports over 750000 man days of training on a yearly basis. Managed an installation (equating to a small city) with a Publics Works department; a training department for personnel utilizing the training resources; police and fire departments; an airfield with traffic making it the sixth busiest in Pennsylvania; food service and entertainment operations, and logistics support division that provided resources to customers and room and building rentals and reservations. Oversaw nearly $100 million dollars for fourteen major military construction projects during that time frame resulting in dramatic improvements and modernization of training capabilities for soldiers and airmen utilizing the installation. Managed the installation staff of over 300 full time personnel.

Fire Support Officer

Start Date: 2012-08-01End Date: 2015-01-02

Responsible for the training, evaluation, and performance of five teams consisting of 25 personnel conducting fire support operations at the battalion and company levels. Significantly improved convoy operations by focusing and organizing multiple and redundant processes into a unified effort leading to more than 50 personnel and 20 military vehicles travelling over 2,000 miles without incident or injury while maintaining positive accountability of all sensitive equipment. Developed tactical support team operating procedure from the ground up with minimal assets; now used to support four companies across the state of Virginia during extensive training exercises.

Cadet

Start Date: 2010-01-01End Date: 2012-08-02

Streamlined physical fitness program for more than 100 personnel within the company resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinated logistic and support operations for battlefield sustainment with senior leadership and management team. Developed leadership, management, and communication skills as part of an externship under the direction of the company commander.

Deputy Director, Local Nation Linguist

Start Date: 2010-05-01End Date: 2011-09-01

Support Operation New Dawn by managing linguist function in alignment with enterprise mission, corporate policies, and United States Army Intelligence and Security Command requirements. Provide direct leadership to as many as 60 regional, site, and assistant site managers working throughout Iraq and at 1 site in Amman, Jordan. Oversee activities of more than 6500 local nation linguists and provide administrative direction to linguists in Area of Operations. Ensure that linguists adhere to standards of conduct defined by company, Armed Forces, and host nation. Convene daily meetings with military customers to confirm achievement of goals established in Statement of Work. Communicate new requirements and issues to regional headquarters. Partner with supported units, corporate departments, and USF-I Theater Linguistic Manager in utilizing and scheduling linguists. Resolve any linguist management issues as they arise. Maintained 100% fill rate while providing linguist support to U.S.-led Coalition Forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Coordinated language testing, medical screening, and counterintelligence screening for more than 8700 Iraqi citizens within 18 months in order to meet U.S. military's local language needs.

US Army

Start Date: 1979-08-01End Date: 2000-08-21

Managed all aspects of high-profile military complexes spanning 35,000-member community, more than $1M of equipment, 14 historical monuments and related installations, and the build out of an international operations center. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

FAC-I / JTAC-I

Start Date: 2009-06-01End Date: 2011-01-01

Forward Air Controller Instructor at the sole UK School house. Training of Soldiers,Sailors and Airmen from multiple nations on the Basic FAC course. Assisting in the instruction of experienced FAC's attending the Supervisor FAC course. Acting as a member of the Standards Evaluation team (STANEVAL) whilst assessing FACs on the Certified / Qualified portion of their training.

Training NCO/Combat Engineer

Start Date: 2010-05-01End Date: 2011-09-01

• Maintained administrative data, personnel records, and training information in the company database system • Created memorandums for information including project requests, new policies, standards, and procedures issued by executives of the organization • Created Excel spreadsheets to track information for personnel data, product orders and maintained accurate record to provide accurate information in staff meetings • Performed calculations and computations for a variety of engineering projects including obstacles, terrain analyses, and mission planning

Squad Leader/ Combat Engineer

Start Date: 2006-03-01End Date: 2008-05-02

• Compiled training requests and developed company training plans and schedules for short and long-range calendars to be sure personnel stayed current on requirements • Oversaw project progress, delegated tasks to 12 combat engineers Coordinated and consulted with other engineers • Advised on projects using quality assurance principles to include making recommendations for changes or improvements • Coordinated team projects and provided technical oversight and direction • Maintained administrative hard copy and computer-based personnel records entered and retained data to track daily records in support of daily file management • Oversaw daily activities of up to 30 military personnel and accounted for $1,600,000 of company equipment with 100% account ability without loss of record or equipment • Conducted monthly personnel evaluations and made recommendations for improvements sending personnel to schools and professional development courses with a 100% passing rate • Supervised 30 subordinates completing project tasks and provided feedback to management upon the successful completion of each project

Team Leader/Combat Engineer

Start Date: 2001-04-01End Date: 2006-02-04

• Assisted in leading, manning, supervising, readiness and company support • Accountable for products and personnel equipment valued in excess of $250,000 • Constantly made sound decisions and offered solutions for problems • Trained and provided on-site instruction to three soldiers performing radio operations and navigational systems • Demonstrated ability to teach and train in common tasks as an Engineer • Served as a mentor and set the example for all team members while accomplishing projects such constructing buildings in support of simulating real world urban and rural environments

Training / Facilitator / Staff NCO

Start Date: 2011-09-01End Date: 2012-12-01

• Assisted and advised company executives on all training matters to include risk management considerations • Led, supervised, counseled and trained 40 personnel • Provided tactical and technical guidance to subordinate personnel in the accomplishment of their projects • Observed, analyzed, evaluated and tested the performance of personnel • Developed training plans and data analysis using Microsoft excel and spread sheets